Magazine Stories
Ann Ringgold Rainard ’87 Enjoys Common Threads Between Quilting and Programming
Sewing is a common thread between Ann Ringgold Rainard ’87 and her grandmother, mother and three great-aunts. Her talented relatives pieced comforter tops and taught a young Rainard how to…
The Pursuit of Passions: A Liberal Arts Education Opens Windows on the World
Bridgewater College’s commitment to the liberal arts goes beyond simply ensuring students are “well-rounded.” It grounds them in the skills of critical thinking, creativity and communication, and prepares them to…
Jessy Wilson ’19 Works to Protect Raptors and Help Them Thrive
At just shy of 10 feet, the California condor has the largest wingspan of any land bird in North America. That’s almost twice the length of Jessy Wilson ’19, who…
Robert Newlen ’75 Uses Art as Inspiration for Life
Robert Newlen ’75 has several passions that come to mind, including the Library of Congress where he worked for 42 years and his beloved alma mater, Bridgewater College. But his…
Dr. Christian Sheridan Makes the Connection Between Cycling and Teaching
Dr. Christian Sheridan, Associate Professor of English and Department Chair at Bridgewater, teaches classical, medieval and early modern literature, as well as poetry, medievalism and popular culture. When he’s not…
Carl Fike ’78 is on a Mission to Help Children in Need
At the age of 10, Carl Fike’s eyes were opened to the needs of others and ways to help, when he attended a dentist’s presentation on a mission trip to…
